33Synonyms found for fulsome

Word Origin & History

fulsome M.E. compound of ful "full" + -som "some." Sense evolved from "abundant, full" (mid-13c.) to "plump, well-fed" (mid-14c.) to "overgrown, overfed" (1640s) and thus, of language, "offensive to taste or good manners" (1660s). Since the 1960s, however, it commonly has been used in its original, favorable sense, especially in fulsome praise.

Example Sentences for fulsome

It is a liquid word, a fulsome and high-sounding word.

And last weekend even hardline communists paid fulsome tribute.

Grinning from ear to ear, they charmed us with folk-ditties, fulsome harmonies and foot-stomping accompaniment.

Additionally, detainees must have fulsome procedures that allow them to test the legality of their detention.

For example, it is not enough to seek input from the public without recognizing the need to provide thoughtful, fulsome responses.

For all other properties, the owner will need to include a more fulsome explanation of the building's significance.

The discussions leading to this concurrence were fulsome and substantive.

But let me get back to you with a little bit more fulsome statement later in the day.

And that therefore you would have a better more fulsome rating than you would have had without it.

Serve but a few courses and nothing heavy or of such nature as to give the idea of fulsome ness.